The prom that made national headlines for its provocative name has undergone a a major change.

Seniors at Albuquerque's Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School voted for the Prom-munism name, which many have connected to Communism, over two other themes.

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"We had the option of a 'Night at the Reef,' 'The Titanic' and Prom-munism," said senior Rose Kerkmans, adding that she did not personally vote for the Prom-munism theme.

Neither did Jody Bailet, who said that she doesn't think the theme was ever meant to be political or to make light of the history surrounding Communist regimes.

"I think part of the reasoning for even suggesting the theme, we were proud of the fact we've had such a great education, and we were able to dissect the topic," said Bailet. "Sometimes we get caught up in our small world of 38 students. We hadn't considered the repercussions of a theme of Communism."

Sam Obenshain, Cottonwood Classical Preparatory's executive director, said he never signed off on the Prom-munism theme.

After the outrage erupted, Obenshain said he sat down with students, and together they decided to make a change.

"It's a prom. A prom-themed prom," Obenshain said.

Though, when that prom-themed prom is going to happen is unknown. The date and location of Prom-munism was cancelled after students received threats. The new party is now up in the air.